picks Hurricane Matthew: 339 dead in Haiti, storm threatens Florida and 'Space Coast' sites Xeni Jardin

photography Amazing photo of sprite bursts over Hurricane Matthew David Pescovitz

nostradamus A 1968 book predicts life in the year 2018 Clive Thompson

politics Coup: North Carolina Republicans convene a special session to strip incoming Democratic governor of executive powers Cory Doctorow

gop After North Carolina Republicans banned cities selling internet, a town decided to give it away instead Cory Doctorow

art Watch the wind blow with beautiful speed visualizer Rob Beschizza